Candida albicans

Candida albicans is a type of yeast that naturally lives in small amounts in the human body, particularly in the gut, mouth, and vaginal area. While it usually doesn’t cause problems, it can overgrow and lead to infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems or those taking antibiotics. This overgrowth can result in conditions like thrush (a mouth infection) or yeast infections. Maintaining a healthy balance of this yeast is important, and factors such as diet, stress, and health conditions can affect its levels. Treatment typically involves antifungal medications and lifestyle changes.